Our Concerns
Unfortunately, there is a lot to cover here.
We'll try to keep things short and simple, but many of the issues require background and supporting information.
We've been tracking meetings regularly since the newest board members took office in December 2023 and reporting the biggest concerns in our email newsletter. Click on a meeting date to read our meeting recaps.
There is a lot of information from 2021-2023 that we need to revisit, summarize and add — notably regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, representation on the Board of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, book bans, out-of-state political speakers, and more. Please stay tuned.
MEETING RECAPS
4/22/2024 1 of 2: Counseling curriculum discussions
4/22/2024 2 of 2: Book Policy discussion
4/8/2024 • Superintendent makes final recommendations on challenged books. In 5-4 vote, board approves new curriculum pubilcation prototypes. Next counseling discussion rescheduled for April 22.
3/11/2024 • Counseling Plan Vote: academic & social-emotional support excluded. Board submits just the bare minimum to the PA Dept. of Ed. • Law firm selected
2/12/2024 • School Counselors and SEL targeted • Concerning legal firm finalists
1/22/2024 • 9th Grade Core Text • Inclement Weather Decisions
1/8/2024 • 9th Grade Core Text • Divisive seating • Proposed Program of Study (MS & HS)
12/11/2023 • Legal Representation • 9th Grade Core Text selection
12/3/2023 • New members sworn in • Officers elected • Assignments • Concerning statements
10/23/2023 • Speaker policy violated • Attempted violation of book review policy
In the News
A group to rival the Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA)? A conservative member has launched an alternative (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Click here to read about the PSBA, the pro-public school organization that PR school director Christina Brussalis is fighting with her Moms for Liberty-inspired political organization.